McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
Stillwater, OK
US
Mark Blakeman
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Director of Operations is a member of the senior management team. Primary responsibilities fall into three categories:
1. Concert Production 鈥� 50%
2. Event Management 鈥� 10%
3. Facilities Oversite 鈥� 40%
In all areas, lead the department in the development and adherence to all budgets within your purview.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Concert Production
路 Oversee and support the Production team, providing leadership and direction that properly equip team members to be fully engaged, effective and successful in their execution of production elements.
路 Ensure that agreement and rider obligations are carried out according to contractual obligations.
路 Balance the consistent delivery of high-quality concert experiences for our audiences and artists. Foster lasting and positive impressions on visiting artists within budgetary guidelines.
Event Management
路 Supervise and support the Event Manager and team in the facilitation of artist hospitality needs, internal donor stewardship events and campus and community users of the Center.
路 Lead negotiations for long-term agreements with outside event services and contractors for food and beverage services.
Facilities Oversite
路 Maintain the facility planning calendar, negotiating and balance MCPA needs with Greenwood School of Music, President鈥檚 Office and outside users.
路 Serve as one of the primary contacts with Greenwood School of Music leadership.
路 Serve as primary contact with OSU Facility Maintenance and Landscape teams to ensure maintenance items are addressed and effectively corrected in a timely manner.
路 Serve as primary contact with contracted housekeeping services, currently ABM, to ensure proper and timely cleaning of all areas of the Center.
路 Develop both short and long-term goals with respect to capital improvements for the facility.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
Education & Certifications:
Experience:
Jul 1, 2025 -
$90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
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